Kim Yuna quotes:
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In Toronto and Los Angeles, too, there are a lot of Koreans - Koreatown, Korean markets. I feel like I'm at home and very comfortable.
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Even in the hardest circumstances, dreams can give you the courage to live, and I hope I can share that message with children in need.
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To many, peace is what enables development and is critical in providing opportunities to young people. To some - especially those from regions involved in conflict - peacekeeping and efforts to preserve peace are absolutely vital in bringing prosperity and hope for the future.
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Where there is peace, there is sports; where there is sports, there is peace. Peace is what allows us, especially young people, to dream, go after one's goals and prepare you for the next challenge in life.
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I get tired too, just like everybody else. Sometimes I tell people that, but all I get is people saying that being vulnerable and weak is just not like me. I rarely get the response of emotional support I want. But sometimes I need it.
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Peace is what enables development and is critical in providing opportunities to young people. Efforts to preserve peace are absolutely vital in bringing prosperity and hope for the future.
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For the off-ice training, I do basic strength training, and for the on-ice training, I practice jumps, spins, steps, and my new long program with my new coach Peter Oppegard.
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After I won the Olympics, like any gold medalist, I did feel some emptiness in my heart. I did think about coming back to the ice for a long time. What motivated me is skating is something I am best at and I love the most. So I want to give it one more try.
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Watching previous figure skaters, I always wondered why they cried after their performance.
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When I was young, many people didn't know what figure skating was. Some who knew of it thought of it as dancing on ice. But, as I entered international competitions and got good results, many people got to know more about it and came to cheer for me.
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If I give up my career as a skater simply because I fear I won't show my best performance, I would be really sorry later in life.
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My coaches have told me my muscles and body structure are perfect for skating.
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If, by any chance, I get to perform, then it would be a great honor for me. Especially because performing in the Olympics in your country doesn't happen to many skaters.
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What I miss the most is chatting with my friends and family and having a good laugh over a simple meal.
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I had trouble finding my next goal after winning a gold medal at the Vancouver Olympics, but the interest of the public and my fans in me got even bigger. I wanted to get away from the pressure, even for a single day.
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Many people talk about winning two straight gold medals, but I'm not focusing on defending the title.
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I am not trying my best because it is the Olympics. I try my best always.
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For a long time, just skating in the Olympics had been my goal because not many Koreans had done it.
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I think I'm a born athlete. My coaches have told me my muscles and body structure are perfect for skating.
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I have been compared to Mao since we were both junior skaters. We've felt the rivalry since then, so we wanted to avoid each other. However, she has been my motivation.
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Because winning a gold medal had been a dream of mine since a young age, I needed to empty my mind during the preparation for the Olympics by telling myself that it would be OK not to win a gold medal.
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The Olympics is the biggest competition for all athletes and an unforgettable event.
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Korean audiences are amazing. The fans scream so loud, and that really surprises skaters when they first perform in my shows.
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People expect that I'll be just perfect on ice, and that's not the case. I make mistakes, too. When I review my performance, sometimes I feel I did awful. That's the whole part of the process of what people see when I'm performing.
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L.A. is a city that has given me great support for skating.
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The Sochi Games is not only my second Olympics, but the 'retirement stage' for me, so I want to have a greater experience than any other competition before. In the past, I had strong concepts for short programs and lyrical ones for the long. But this time, it's the other way around.
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Building a better life for every child is a lot harder than becoming a world champion. Both goals take dedication and commitment.
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I like to be just an athlete, but if I go to competition and compete, I love to be a star, maybe.
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In competition, when I start performance I try not to think about all the pressure from the fans. But, I got a lot of energy from them always. They make me more perfect.
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I love weekends. Just like everyone else, I get to rest on weekends and go out with friends. I hate Mondays.
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The Vancouver Olympics was the first competition where I completed the short and free programs without any mistakes, and that in itself was a huge achievement.
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When I came back on the rink in 2012, I set a goal of wrapping up my career well rather than just winning medals. I'm not preparing for any special skills for Sochi because I don't feel like they are necessary.
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A coach told my mum I had talent and I would make a very good skater.
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So-Youn has good qualities in both jump and power, triple combination is her biggest strength and she also has great artistic value in her skating.
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I really hope that when I leave, my last trace will be beautiful.